self-preoccupation
Absorbed in oneself
Self-preoccupation is excessive focus on oneself—one's thoughts, feelings, problems, or image.
It suggests an inward turn that crowds out awareness of others: His self-preoccupation made him oblivious to her distress.
The term carries mild criticism, implying that such absorption is unhealthy or socially limiting.
Self-preoccupied is the adjective form.
Preoccupation with oneself
- self-obsessionFixation on oneself
- self-centerednessPreoccupation with one's own interests
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- egoismDoctrine of self-motivation
self-involvement · self-love · self-interest · self-admiration · self-worship · self-regard · self-importance · self-serving
Examining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-analysisScrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
- self-scrutinyCritical examination of oneself
self-observation · self-inquiry · self-questioning · self-discovery · contemplation · rumination · self-perception · self-understanding
Complete separation from others
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
- reclusivenessState of avoiding society
introversion · withdrawal · separateness · disengagement · hermitage · retreat · insularity · privacy
Prolonged, repetitive thinking
- overthinkingDwelling excessively on thoughts
- worryTroubled mental state
- self-doubtUncertainty about oneself
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
self-criticism · neurosis · obsessiveness · brooding · fixation · self-blame · catastrophizing · hypervigilance
self-absorption
Preoccupation with oneself
- self-obsessionFixation on oneself
- self-centerednessPreoccupation with one's own interests
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
egoism · self-involvement · self-love · self-interest · self-admiration · self-worship · self-regard · self-importance · self-serving · conceit
self-reflection
Examining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-analysisScrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
self-scrutiny · self-observation · self-inquiry · self-questioning · self-discovery · contemplation · rumination · self-perception · self-understanding · introspectiveness
isolation
Complete separation from others
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
reclusiveness · introversion · withdrawal · separateness · disengagement · hermitage · retreat · insularity · privacy · solipsism
rumination
Prolonged, repetitive thinking
- overthinkingDwelling excessively on thoughts
- worryTroubled mental state
- self-doubtUncertainty about oneself
insecurity · self-criticism · neurosis · obsessiveness · brooding · fixation · self-blame · catastrophizing · hypervigilance · second-guessing
self-preoccupationaltruism
Prioritizing others' wellbeing
selflessness · empathy · compassion · benevolence · philanthropy
self-preoccupationself-transcendence
Surpassing one's ego boundaries
unselfconsciousness · self-effacement · ego dissolution · egolessness · selflessness
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